The rule is simple and the PGA Tour has done its part to uphold the sanctity of their drug testing process, but after seeing Mark Hensby's comments and the summary of his post-round frustration, I think we all understand. A little bit.
First, Hensby's defense, posted by Brian Wacker:
Statement from @HensbyMark on being suspended 1 year by @PGATOUR for violating anti-doping policy ... pic.twitter.com/4eF742KViv
— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) December 12, 2017
As Joel Beall notes for GolfDigest.com, the defense is curious but
Unfortunately for Hensby, the tour didn't buy his explanation, and was informed of the forthcoming suspension.
Hensby waited for his ruling to go public for about a month, and admittedly is somewhat shocked at how much attention it's received. He also doesn't blame the tour for its verdict.
“Don’t get me wrong, a year is a long time, but they have rules," he said